You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start
where you are and change the ending. ~C.S. Lewis
It was Freshman orientation at the University of San Diego and my ex-husband and I were getting our son settled into his new digs for the year. As is customary, a gathering was held to welcome the new students and their parents to the USD family.
The University President, James T. Harris III, shared his thoughts and wisdom with the new wide-eyed students as they embarked on a new chapter in life. The one piece of advice offered by this sage leader was one that I’ve carried with me ever since:
“Always be humble and kind; and remember who gets to write your story”.
Even as I write this, I well up in tears a little bit thinking about the profoundness of that short but innocuous statement, and how it had impacted me at the time…and still does.
We often believe we have no power in our lives, and yet, in truth, we hold all the power. Of course, it’s easy to forget this and we lose track of just how much of our power we give to other people, especially in an emotionally abusive relationship or divorce.
It took me quite some time to understand this important lesson and how effortlessly we can slide into the abyss of powerlessness when the outside world seems to be closing in on us.
In a divorce or in other stressful times, it can feel like our power is being taken from us, when in fact, we’re the ones handing over, and sometimes we do it with a smile and a “thank you”! (We’ll get into people pleasing at another time).
What have I learned? It doesn’t have to be that way.
As with the students, you get to write your own story too. It’s up to you to take a step, reclaim your power and step into the life you love.
You have access to support any time you are ready to reclaim your power. It’s up to you to take a step on your own behalf!
If you’re ready to write a new story and don’t know where to start, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today; and together we will explore what level of support you might need to move forward and create your new and empowered life.
Love and Light,
Michèle